NORTH TOPSAIL TIMES - Town of North Topsail Beach

NORTH TOPSAIL
TIMES
Town of North Topsail Beach
North Carolina
Newsletter
Released August 2015
Volume 10
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Important Numbers
Town Hall………...…(910) 328-1349
(800) 687-7092
Inspections………...(910) 328-3186
Public Works……...(910) 328-5297
Non-Emergency
Police Department…(910) 328-0042
Fire Department….…(910) 328-2200
TOWN HALL WILL BE CLOSED THE FOLLOWING DATES:
Labor Day
Veteran’s Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas
New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King Birthday
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
September 7, 2015
November 11, 2015
November 26 & 27, 2015
December 24, 25, and 28 , 2015
January 1, 2016
January 18, 2016
March 25, 2016
May 30, 2016
July 4, 2016
In this issue:
Important Flood Info
Shoreline Protection Update
CBRA Update
Town Slogan Contest
Re-Entry Pass Renewal
Town Hall is open 8:00 - 5:00 Monday through Friday
PHASE 5 SHORELINE RESTORATION PROJECT SUCCESSFULLY RESTORES SOUTH END OF NTB
2014 and was wrapped up on June 30, 2015 in accordance with
the Town’s extension to move past the April 30 th dredge
window.
The Town of North Topsail Beach successfully completed its Phase
Five Beach Restoration Project. Approximately 1.25 million cubic
yards of sand was dredged from an offshore borrow source
approximately ½ mile off
the shores of Topsail
Island.
The dredged
material was used to
rebuild 3.5 miles of
shoreline on the south
end of North Topsail
Beach (from 3682 Island
Drive to the Surf City
line). This was the first
shoreline
protection
project constructed at
Topsail Island using an
offshore source for sand.
The
project
was
financed through an 11
year U.S. Department
of Agriculture (USDA)
Rural
Development
loan. The loan will be
paid back using an
equal
share
of
revenue
generated
from property owners,
via the Town’s 15 cent
ad valorem tax, day
visitors, through sales
tax revenue which is
distributed by Onslow
County, and from
vacation renters using
the Town’s 3 percent
accommodation tax.
The Phase Five Beach
Restoration Project was
the second event of a
photo taken June 24, 2015 from the southern end of the project looking south toward Surf City.
five phase plan proposed Aerial
Norfolk Dredging Company stopped pumping sand on the beach on the morning of Saturday, June 21 st to
by Coastal Planning and begin demobilization efforts to clear the shoreline of equipment to meet the June 30th deadline.
Engineering (CP&E) that
“This has been the largest capital project undertaken by the
will bring the Town into compliance with FEMA’s requirements for
Town, and despite some unexpected problems in executing the
an engineered beach. The Town will now be eligible for FEMA
project, rocks in the borrow area and poor weather, everyone
Public Assistance (PA) Program. This assistance may be provided
who visits the 3 ½ mile project area will be pleased with the
to replace material lost from the beach during a presidentially
results,” said Mayor Daniel Tuman. “We now have a wider
declared disaster. In order to maintain eligibility status the Town
beach which is a great recreational asset. The additional sand
must establish and adhere to a maintenance program involving
also improves wildlife habitat and provides shoreline protection
periodic nourishments to preserve the project’s original design.
which will mitigate potential storm damage,” Tuman concluded.
The Town has adopted such a program and is moving forward
with the implementation which will include completing the initial
restoration of Phases Two through Four and the maintenance of
Go to the Town’s Phase 5 Project web page for information on what to
expect after the project and other facts about the project: http://
all the phases. The work was completed by Norfolk Construction
www.ntbnc.org/Pages/CurrentProject.aspx
at a cost of $16.8 million. Construction began on December 18,
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SHORELINE PROTECTION
Update on North End Erosion & New River Inlet Channel Realignment Project (Phase One)
The Town has been working since August 2014 on solutions to alleviate the severe erosion that has occurred on the north end of Topsail Island, in
the inlet hazard area, which affected 20 duplex structures at the very north end of the island. The Town first sought a contract to haul sand into
the area, but the erosion worsened to the point that it would likely wash away, so the Town opted to pursue the permits for a geotube to be
placed in front of the properties. While pursuing the permit for the geotube, the Town realized that the erosion had worsened to the point that
a geotube would no longer be feasible, so the Town opted to pursue a permit and variance for a sand bag revetment, similar to the one that
currently exists in front of the Topsail Reef condominium complex. While pursuing the variance (the Town needed to construct a higher sand bag
revetment than what was currently allowed by CAMA), the Town Board decided to fund the project through a special assessment. A public
hearing was held and a special assessment resolution was adopted and the 39 properties that will benefit from the sand bag revetment will pay
for 50% of the project and the Town will pay for the other 50% (the property owners will have 5 years to pay at 3.5% interest per year). The Town
was granted a variance on November 26th and received its permit from the Army Corps of Engineers on December 2 nd. The project was put out
for bid and the bids were well above the $1.5 to $2.3 million estimated cost. The Board chose the lowest responsive bidder and has negotiated a
not-to-exceed $2.6 million contract with Carolina Marine Structures. The project officially kicked off on December 10, 2014 and was completed
February 2, 2015.
The area impacted by the severe erosion is in the inlet hazard area and was part of the approximately 1.5 mile long New River Inlet Channel
Realignment Project (Phase One). The two goals of Phase One Project were 1) Realign the New River Inlet Channel to alleviate the severe erosion
on the very north end of the island because of the existing location of the channel and to naturally form shoaling to protect the erosion prone
area (which could take 2-6 years). 2) Restore approximately 1.5 miles of shoreline by placing the sand from the inlet on the shoreline.
Most of the beach south of the inlet area which was restored by the Phase One project is stable and gives the Town the confidence that the rest
of the Town's shoreline protection plans to restore the remainder of the beach will not result in the same loss that has been experienced in the
inlet area. The Town is expected to receive a second post-construction monitoring report from Coastal Planning & Engineering (CP&E) in
September 2015 which will provide data on beach fill performance, shoreline change, channel shoaling ,and ebb shoal reconfiguration in the
Phase One area.
Phase One Contingency Plan
After completion of the sand bag revetment the Board of Aldermen asked the Town's coastal engineers to assess future long term shoreline
protection actions and to provide a contingency plan for consideration by the Town. A contingency plan was prepared by CP&E and presented to
the Board of Aldermen at their February retreat. The plan included the following four alternatives: 1) Coordination of Federal Channel
Maintenance Dredging, 2) Utilization of Navigational Channel Maintenance Material, 3) Modified Construction Plan for Maintenance of Channel
Realignment, 4) Construction of a Terminal Groin. All four alternatives were considered by the Board and all four have been pursued.
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What’s Next?
The Town completed Phase One in 2013 which restored the northern 1.5 miles and just completed Phase Five which restored
the southern approximate 3.5 miles of shoreline this year. What’s next?
The Town has pursued funding for the next channel realignment event which is currently planned to take place as soon as Fall
2016. The Town has received $2.25 million in grant funding from the State’s shallow draft navigation fund and is expected to
have the full amount needed to cover 50% of the project cost by December 2015. The dredged material from this project is
expected to be placed in the Phase Two area and possibly the northern portion of Phase Three. The Town will likely begin
requesting access easements from oceanfront property owners who have not previously provided them in early 2016.
What is planned for Phases 3 and 4 (and the northern section of Phase 5)?
The Town needs the funds to construct these phases and continues to work on getting CBRA legislation passed to lift the CBRA
designation from the Town’s developed areas. Phases 2 through 4 were not included in the most recent shoreline restoration
project because the Town received a loan from US Department of Agriculture (USDA), a Federal agency, and the Town was told
that because of CBRA the borrowed Federal funds could not go toward the restoration of Phases 2 through 4. The Town was
also informed that had it not been for the CBRA designation, USDA would have allowed the Town to borrow the full amount
needed to restore the rest of the Town’s shoreline.
In the meantime, Mayor Tuman has been in discussions with
Representative Walter B. Jones, Senator Burr, Sentor Tillis, and the Town’s legislative affairs consultants about an exception that
he found in a 2000 act which would allow Federal funds to be spent on beach restoration in a CBRA area (as long as it does not
involve a hardened structure). This exception would need to be approved by US Fish and Wildlife Service. Our legislators have
agreed to contact the Secretary of the Interior on the Town’s behalf in hopes of getting the exception approved.
The Town continues to work aggressively to collect all accommodation taxes, all of which go into the Town’s shoreline
protection capital fund. There have been discussions with the Topsail Island Shoreline Protection Commission (TISPC) about
pursuing a local act to collect an additional 2 percent accommodations tax island-wide for shoreline protection. The Town also
continues to pursue funding from Onslow County and the State for funding of its shoreline protection projects.
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TOWN SLOGAN CONTEST - ENTER TODAY!
The Town of North Topsail Beach does not have a town slogan and it’s time to
change that!
The selected slogan will be used to promote our community’s image and will be
used on the Town’s letterhead and other materials presented by the Town.
What do you think North Topsail Beach’s slogan should be?
The winning slogan writer will receive a certificate, recognition at the
November 5th, 2015 Board of Aldermen meeting and will have bragging rights.
Submit your entry to [email protected], return it with your re-entry pass renewal form
(on the back page of this newsletter), or drop it off at the Assistant Town Manager/Town
Clerk’s office at Town Hall.
Contest rules: www.ntbnc.org (home page)
Deadline: October 28, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.
Other NC Slogans:
Apex: Peak of Good Living
Asheville: San Francisco of the South
Canton: Where the mountains kiss the sky
Carrboro: Paris of the Piedmont
Cashiers: Nature’s design for enjoyment
Cherokee: Meet me in the Smokies
Franklin: Discover us
Greenville: The Spirit of the East
Haywood County: See yourself in the Smokies
Highlands: Above it all
Macon County: Enjoy the beauty, discover the life
Swansboro: Friendly city by the sea
CBRA LEGISLATION UPDATE
CBRA Legislation Reintroduced in the House (HR 151)
No Companion Bill in the Senate
Unfortunately, the House bill that Mayor Tuman testified before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on did not make it through the
last session of Congress. This means that the bills in the House and Senate that had been introduced in the last session need to be reintroduced in the current session of Congress. Congressman Walter B. Jones reintroduced the Town’s CBRA bill January of this year (HR 151).
In February, Mayor Daniel Tuman, Mayor Pro Tem Tom Leonard and Assistant Town Manager Carin Faulkner traveled to Washington and had
meetings with Senator Thom Tillis, Representative Walter B. Jones, Representative David Rouzer and professional staff from Senator Burr's
office, the US Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works and the US House Subcommittee on Federal Lands. Most of the
conversations were concerning Representative Jones' reintroduction of the Town's CBRA legislation in the House and to get support for the
reintroduction of former Senator Kay Hagan's bill on the Senate side and to make staff aware that the Town seeks to have the bills reach
committee on both sides. The delegation also stated the importance of shoreline protection and the challenges CBRA poses to the Town's
ability to pursue funding that would be available if the Town was not in the CBRA system. As of today neither Senator Burr or Senator Tillis
have introduced a companion bill on the senate side.
This month, Mayor Tuman traveled to Washington again to meet with Congressman Walter B. Jones and Senator Burr. Mayor Tuman
returned to D.C. to discuss an exception he found in a 2000 act that would allow Federal funds to be spent on shoreline protection in a CBRA
area as long as the project does not include a hardened structure. The exception would have to go through US Fish and Wildlife Service and
both legislators told Mayor Tuman that they would reach out to the Secretary of the Interior on behalf of the Town and its effort to get the
exception to be able to get Federal funding for shoreline protection in the CBRA area. Mayor Tuman reported that Congressman Jones
indicated that the House committee that would take up the Town’s CBRA bill will not be meeting this year. So movement on the Town’s CBRA
bill is delayed until at least 2016.
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Phase One Contingency Plan
The Town approached the Army Corps of Engineers about performing
its side-cast dredging in a particular area of the channel and they
agreed to do so. The Town has approached Onslow County about
doing some dredging of the New River and the ICW. The permits are
currently being pursued and funds have been set aside by the County
(25%), the State (50% through a Water Resources grant) and the
Town (25%)to dredge next season (Nov. 16, 2015-April 30, 2016) and
place the dredged material on the north end of NTB’s shoreline. The
Town has also pursued funding for the next channel realignment
event which is currently planned to take place as soon as Fall 2016.
The Town has received $2.25 million in grant funding from the
State’s shallow draft navigation fund and is expected to have the full
amount needed to fund 50% of the project’s cost by December 2015.
The material from this project is expected to be placed in the Phase 2
area and possibly a portion of Phase 3. The Town will likely begin
requesting access easements from oceanfront property owners who
have not previously provided them in early 2016. The Town has also
committed $50,000 toward modeling of the channel which would go
toward the permitting process should the Town choose to pursue a
terminal groin. Terminal groins were illegal in North Carolina until
the General Assembly passed a bill allowing four to be constructed in
the State. At that time, NTB opted to construct the Phase One
Project which had already been permitted. As of the publication of
this newsletter, only one of the four groins being pursued by a
municipality has received a permit (Bald Head Island on October 21,
2014). Other municipalities pursuing terminal groins are getting
push back from environmental groups. For more information on the
Town’s consideration of a terminal groin read the Town’s Terminal
Groin Fact Sheet here:
http://www.ntbnc.org/Documents/SP%
20Terminal%20Groin%20Fact%20Sheet%20Rev%20071715.pdf
A
copy of the full Phase One Contingency Plan can be found here:
http://www.ntbnc.org/Documents/2015%2003%2002%
20152841_NTB%20Phase%201%20-%20Contingency%20Plan%20-%
20Final.pdf
IT’S TIME TO RENEW RE-ENTRY PASSES
The current re-entry passes will be expiring at the end of
this year. The Town of North Topsail Beach encourages
property owners to begin the renewal process early so
that property owners are not scrambling when hurricane
season arrives. While we hope that our property owners
never have to use the re-entry passes, having your reentry pass is a part of being prepared for any disaster.
Please take time to review the Town’s Hurricane
Preparedness webpage here: http://www.ntbnc.org/
Pages/HurricanePreparedness.aspx and especially the
Town’s “Re-entry Pass Policy.” If you have already been
issued a pass in previous years, you can fill out the form
on the back of this newsletter and mail it in with a selfaddressed stamped envelope so that we can mail your
passes back to you. The passes will be ordered soon and
we will begin mailing the passes as soon as Town Staff is
able to. If you have not been issued passes previously,
please use the form that is posted on the Town’s website
and follow the instructions. Here is a link to the form:
http://www.ntbnc.org/Documents/LFD%202015%2008%
2010%20Re-entry%20Pass%20Application%20FORM.pdf
2015 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
INFORMATION
North Topsail Beach voters will be choosing a
Mayor and two Board of Alderman this
election season.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015
THE TOWN IS ALWAYS ACCEPTING
NOMINATIONS FOR
YARD OF THE MONTH
The polling site on election day for NTB voters is:
Folkstone Original Freewill Baptist Church
133 Old Folkstone Road
Holly Ridge, NC
WINNERS WILL BE RECOGNIZED ON THE TOWN’S
WEBSITE (HOME PAGE) AND WILL RECEIVE A
CERTIFICATE FROM THE TOWN
Any questions about voting should be directed to the
Onslow County Board of Elections.
Phone: (910) 455-4484
Website: http://www.onslowcountync.gov/elections/
PLEASE SEND YOUR NOMINATIONS
TO:
UPCOMING VEGETATION PICK UPS
South of Town Hall
st
nd
rd
September 21 & 22
th
[email protected]
North of Town Hall
November 30 & December 1
(selection will be made by the Planning Board)
th
September 23 & 24
st
GOOD LUCK!
December 2nd & 3rd
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HEALTH & SAFETY
DECK SAFETY AND INSPECTIONS
Due to the alarming rise in number of deck failures nationwide, the Town of North Topsail Beach strongly
recommends annual inspections on decks. Property owners should contact a home inspector or a NC structural
engineer to evaluate the condition of decks to assess the need for repairs. If repairs are needed, property owners
should follow up by contacting a licensed contractor to perform the repairs. In most cases, a building permit will be
required for repairs. Property owners should always ask their contractor for a copy of the permit and the final
inspection report.
The Town cannot emphasize enough of the importance of property owners and
property management companies having routine inspections and maintenance
performed on all decks, stairs and porches for your own safety and that of your
guests.
Our Building Codes Administrator, Jimmy Canady, is not a certified deterioration
evaluation expert, but will be glad to assist you if you need a permit or if you have
any concerns. You can contact Mr. Canady at (910) 328-1349.
WHAT’S NEW?
Unattended Beach Equipment Ordinance - Excerpt: “All beach equipment must be removed from the beach by its owner
or permitted user on a daily basis. All personal items and beach equipment unattended and remaining on the beach strand
between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. will be classified as litter and will be removed and disposed of by the town. This section is
in effect year round.”
This ordinance was passed last August and this year the Town took several measures to educate the public on this new
ordinance such as adding the ordinance to the new beach rules signs, adding the ordinance to the Town’s brochures,
distributing brochures and flyers to the local rental companies and the condominium complexes, and placing notices on the
Town’s website and social sites. The Town also had some volunteers place “courtesy tags” on equipment. The Town has
done just about everything possible to notify as many people about the new ordinance. Next year the Town will begin
enforcing the ordinance by removing the items from the beach. Property owners who rent out their homes are urged to
notify their renters about this new ordinance.
Speed Limits - The Board of Aldermen recently adopted an ordinance designating the speed limit on a majority of the
Town-owned side streets. The Town Board had previously received individual requests to change the speed limit on a few
roads and decided to designate a speed limit for the remaining Town-owned side roads. NC General Statute roads in
municipalities that are not posted are automatically 35 MPH. The designated speed limit for most Town-owned side streets
will now be 20 MPH. The new speed limits will be in effect when the signs are erected.
Golf Cart Ordinance - The Board of Aldermen recently adopted an ordinance regulating the operation of golf carts on public
streets within the town. The ordinance allows the operation of golf carts on Town streets with a speed limit of 25 MPH or
less. There is a restriction for streets that have a high amount of vehicle traffic and for streets which do not allow direct
access to parking and the beach. The ordinance requires certain equipment on the vehicles, requires the owners to carry
liablity insurance, requires the owners to apply and register for a permit, requires the owner to sign a waiver of liability,
and includes several other rules. The registration fee is $20 and violations of the ordinance will carry a $50 fee.
Parking - The Town added several new public parking spaces in 2015.
 There is a new paved parking lot on the north end near the New River Inlet at the end of River Road. This lot
has 74 spaces. This lot is near the New River Inlet and the current is very fast, do not swim in the inlet. There are
signs posted in the area warning visitors.
 The Town has expanded the Jeffries parking lot (gravel lot) on New River Inlet Road near Town Hall. There were
217 spaces added.
 There is another new parking lot at 3623 Island Drive (on the sound side with a CAMA public access across the
street). This lot has a total of 14 spaces.
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FLOOD PROTECTION
 Do not drive through flooded areas.
 Stay away from power lines and electrical wires.
PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY FROM THE HAZARD
KNOW YOUR FLOOD HAZARD
*If you own property within the corporate limits of North
Topsail Beach, you are in a designated flood hazard area and
your property is subject to flooding. *Before buying, you should
be aware of other factors that accompany the pleasures of
owning property near the beach. Ask your realtor or contact
Town Hall for the brochures Ask Before You Buy — Know Your
Flood Risk and North Carolina Real Estate Commission’s
Questions and Answers on Purchasing Coastal Real Estate in
North Carolina. *For information from FEMA’s Flood Insurance
Rate Map (FIRM) and floodplain management questions,
contact the Planning Department at (910) 328-1349.
Every year, flooding causes more property damage in the
United States than any other type of natural disaster. While
recent construction practices and regulations have made new
homes less prone to flooding, many existing structures remain
susceptible. Throughout the country there is a growing interest
from property owners to develop practical and cost effective
methods for reducing or eliminating exposures to flooding.
Several effective ways include retrofitting, grading a yard,
correcting local drainage problems and such emergency
measures as moving furniture and sandbagging. Measures to
protect against high winds are installing storm shutters and
reinforcing garage doors.
INSURE YOUR PROPERTY
Properties located within the corporate limits of the town of
North Topsail Beach, N.C. and subject to federally supported
mortgages are required to be protected with flood insurance.
*There is normally a 30-day waiting period before flood
insurance goes into effect.
The average home has a 26% chance of experiencing a flood
during the life of a 30-year mortgage. *It is important to note
that your homeowners insurance may not cover damage caused
by flooding.
Federal flood insurance is available in a CBRS areas of the town,
if the subject building was constructed (or permitted and under
construction) before the CBRS area's effective date. Property
owners considering flood insurance should consult their local
insurance agents or brokers for details regarding qualification
requirements, coverage and cost.
Determine the floor elevation relative to local flood
predictions.

Use flood damage-resistant building materials for all
construction below the BFE susceptible to flooding;

Do not convert the space below BFE to habitable space. Use
the space below BFE solely for parking of vehicles, building
access, or storage.

Protect against high winds by installing storm shutters and
reinforcing garage doors.

The best way to protect your home is through the National
Flood Insurance Program.
BUILD RESPONSIBLY
*Being insured is one of your best forms of protection. *Learn
the essentials to flood insurance, including what it covers, what
it protects and who it protects at https://www.floodsmart.gov.
All properties located within the corporate limits of the town
of North Topsail Beach, N.C. are located in the floodplain on the
community’s flood insurance rate map and are subject to
federal, state and local regulations.
PROTECT PEOPLE FROM FLOOD HAZARD
 Determine if the lot and building presently meet the setback
for new construction (NCREC “Questions and Answers on”
Purchasing Coastal Real Estate in North Carolina”).
PLAN: Your family may not be together when a disaster strikes
so it is important to plan in advance: how you will get to a safe
place; how you will contact one another; how you will get back
together; and what you will do in different situations.
 Always check with the Inspections Department before you
build on, alter, degrade or fill on your property.
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Report Illegal building or filling to the Building Department
at 910-328-1349.
 If you are in the process of, or planning on, building or
retrofitting your home or business in a coastal flood hazard
area, have your architect/engineer or contractor use FEMA’s
technical resources for Residential Coastal Construction.
BE PREPARED TO EVACUATE: If public safety personnel deem it
necessary, notification to evacuate will be given. Residents will
be advised to move to a safe area before access is cut off by
floodwaters. State Road 1568 and Highway 210 will serve as the
primary evacuation routes out of North Topsail Beach, as
posted on DOT Highway signs. Highway 210 on the western side
connects with Highway 17 to Jacksonville or Wilmington,
Highway 210 on the southern side intersects with Highway 50
(Surf City) and then westward to Highway 17 at Holly Ridge.
PROTECT THE FLOODPLAIN
NTB floodplain areas that are in a relatively undisturbed state
such as marshlands, well vegetated sand dunes, restricted
shore zones and federally renourished beach strands provide a
wide range of benefits. These benefits take many forms:
 Natural flood and erosion control: Providing flood storage
and conveyance, reduce flood velocity, controls erosion of
beach front structures.
Do not walk through flowing water.
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Activity 330 PPI OP-25 *message
BUILD AN EMERGENCY KIT: A disaster supplies kit is simply a
collection of basic items your household may need in the event
of an emergency. Try to assemble your kit well in advance of an
emergency. You may have to evacuate at a moment’s notice
and take essentials with you. You will probably not have time to
search for the supplies you need or shop for them. Review
evacuation plan and have your Re-entry pass in your car.
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Activity 330 PPI OP-25 *message
through the town’s Connect-Cty service online at the Town’s
website ntbnc.org or contact Town Hall at 910 328 1349 for
assistance.
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Water quality: Filters nutrients and impurities from runoff.
Ground water recharge: Reduces frequency and duration
of surface flow.
 Biological resources: Supports high rate of plant growth,
provides breeding and feeding grounds and enhances
water fowl habitat.
 Societal resources: Provides open space and aesthetic
pleasures and in areas of scientific study, provides
opportunities for environmental research.
*For information about areas that should be protected because
of their natural floodplain functions contact the Planning
Department at (910) 328-1349.
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS
 Know your evacuation route.
 Register for Connect-CTY and receive announcements and
timely notifications including flood warnings by telephone,
cell phone, text, and e-mail.
 Inventory and photograph your home’s contents and put
important papers and insurance policies in a safe place.
 How will the next hurricane affect your area? Go to National
Weather Service (NWS) National Hurricane Center online.
 Follow #HurricanePrep for more tips .
AVOID HURRICANE DAMAGE
*Support Keep Onslow Beautiful!
Preparing for hurricane season means more than just making a
disaster kit and reviewing your family‘s disaster plan, although
those are critical first steps. You can protect your home and
your family before a hurricane hits by:
GENERAL PREPAREDNESS
Joint action is required between all town departments and with
Onslow County Emergency Operations Center in order to
maximize resources and support for the safety of the citizens of
the Town of North Topsail Beach. To help protect its citizens,
the Town has developed and continues to update its Flood
Warning System. Through this system, our Police and Fire
Departments will attempt to give as much warning time as
possible. Citizens are alerted through a multimodal ConnectCTY service, via voice and text messages—quickly and
efficiently. This system is a significant enhancement to existing
means of communication and is supplemental to, not a
replacement for, the systems we have used in the past. TV,
radio and our Town web site will continue to broadcast
important announcements.
 Install and maintain storm shutters.
 Install a generator for emergencies.
 Anchor or remove potential windborne objects.
DRAINAGE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
*No dumping! Dumping in the streams, ponds, and the
drainage system in North Topsail Beach is strictly prohibited
according to Section Sec. 7-266 of the NTB Town Code. Trash,
leaves, dirt, and any liquid other than water should under no
circumstances be dumped in sewers, streams or the estuary.
Improper dumping can be harmful because all of the storm
water drains and streams eventually run together into streams
and the estuary. *Check your downspout—drain away from the
house.
Flood warnings are forecasts of impending storms and are
broadcast to the public by the NOAA Weather Radio,
commercial radio and TV stations, and through local emergency
agencies. These warnings are intended to provide individuals
with properties in threatened areas with opportunities to
prepare, protect, and lessen their exposures to damages from
flooding by establishing time frames and levels of flooding
expected. The following stations service the local area:
*Only rain goes down the drain! Any pollutants or other items
dumped into the systems will contaminate the system and may
plug up the storm sewer systems which could result in flooding.
Additionally, improper dumping can result in reductions in
water quality, fish, and other animal populations in our
sensitive environment. *Protect our natural resources and
protect yourself from flooding due to drain blockage by
reporting illegal activities to NTB Planning Dept located at 2008
Loggerhead Ct. or phone 910-328-1349.
RADIO: NOAA Weather Radio Frequency 162.550 MHz
WGNI 102.7 GNI*WJNC 1240 AM *WKOO 98.7 FM
*WXQR Rock 105.5 WJCV 1290 AM
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WWAY - ABC Wilmington
WECT - NBC Wilmington
WITN - NBC Greenville
WSFX - FOX Wilmington
WNCT - CBS Greenville
WILM-LP - CBS
Wilmington
WCTI - ABC New Bern
The Weather Channel
Basic
INTERNET: ntbnc.org
If you want to know if a property is in the Special Flood Hazard Area,
check our website at http://www.ntbnc.org/Pages/flood.aspx. You’ll
find a wealth of information about the Town’s Flood Insurance Rate
Map, coastal high hazard areas, flood depths at your property, natural
conservation areas and wetlands, flood insurance, special rules for
building in the floodplain, and ideas for protecting your property from
flood damage. Or you can call the Planning Department with all of
your floodplain questions at (910) 328-1349. We also have copies of
FEMA Elevation Certificates on most buildings constructed or
substantially improved in the floodplain.
www.noaa.gov
*Develop a family emergency plan and *sign up for notification
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Town of North Topsail Beach
RE-ENTRY PASS RENEWAL APPLICATION
2016 - 2019
LAST NAME, FIRST, MIDDLE
PERMANENT MAILING ADDRESS/PHONE/E-MAIL
Street/PO Box
_____________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip
_____________________________________________________________________
Phone Numbers
Home __________________________________ Cell _____________________________________ Work __________________________________
E-mail Address ___________________________________________________________________________
If you are not on our Connect-CTY notification system, do you want Town Staff to add you? □ Yes
□ No
If so, which number do you want to use as your primary number? _____________________________
Would you like to receive texts on your cell phone? □ Yes
□ No
If you cannot deliver this application
to Town Hall please mail it with a Self
Addressed Stamped Envelope to:
Town of North Topsail Beach
Re-Entry Pass Renewal
2008 Loggerhead Ct.
N Topsail Beach, NC 28460
NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH PROPERTY ADDRESS
House Number and Street
____________________________________________________________________________________________
North or South of Town Hall? □ North □ South (if you have multiple properties on either end you will get one pass for each end of Town)
TOWN SLOGAN CONTEST ENTRY (write your slogan below—see Page 3)
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
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Pass Numbers
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